19th century Dutch school oil on canvas portrait of a miller. Painted in the Dutch 17th century style. Frame measures 24 x 21 inches, painting measures 20 x 17 inches.  More »

19th century Dutch school oil on canvas portrait of a miller. Painted in the Dutch 17th century style. Frame measures 24 x 21 inches, painting measures 20 x 17 inches. Excellent condition. Shipping extra. Connecticut residents and buyers picking up in Connecticut add 6.35% state sales tax. Buyers outside the USA are responsible for any taxes,tariffs or customs that might apply. *** If you wish to see examples of similar items we have sold and/or appraised please go to our affiliate site www.OneofaKindAntiques.com and click the Archives / Homepage logo ***   « Less

Jean F. Millet "Woman Filling Water Cans", 1854 original wood engraving, conceived by Millet and engraved as a wood egraving by his brother is one of three offered here from  More »

Jean F. Millet "Woman Filling Water Cans", 1854 original wood engraving, conceived by Millet and engraved as a wood egraving by his brother is one of three offered here from the same limited edition portfolio, published by the fine art society, London in 1881 on fine Japon paper attached to a wove support sheet. Each work is professionally framed and in good condition. Take note this is one of three offered, one of the suite sold for $1,035.00 Image measures 3.25 by 5.5 inches and framed at 11.5 by 13.25 Inches in a ebony and gold frame. Images from this suite can be found is located in the chicago art institute at: http://www.artic.edu/aic/collections/artwork/artist/2967 Jean-François Millet (October 4, 1814 — January 20, 1875) was a French painter and print-maker ) etchings , wood cuts and Lithography) and one of the founders of the Barbizon school in rural France. Millet is noted for his scenes of peasant farmers; he can be categorized as part of the naturalism and realism movements. After his first painting, a portrait, was accepted at the Salon of 1840, Millet returned to Cherbourg to begin a career as a portrait painter. However, the following year he married Pauline-Virginie Ono, and they moved to Paris. After rejections at the Salon of 1843 and Pauline's death by consumption, Millet returned again to Cherbourg.] In 1845 Millet moved to Le Havre with Catherine Lemaire, whom he would marry in a civil ceremony in 1853; they would have nine children, and remain together for the rest of Millet's life. In Le Havre he painted portraits and small genre pieces for several months, before moving back to Paris. It was in Paris in the middle 1840s that Millet befriended Constant Troyon, Narcisse Diaz, Charles Jacque, and Théodore Rousseau, artists who, like Millet, would become associated with the Barbizon school; Honoré Daumier, whose figure draftsmanship would influence Millet's subsequent rendering of peasant subjects; and Alfred Sensier, a government bureaucrat who would become a lifelong supporter and eventually the artist's biographer. In 1847 his first Salon success came with the exhibition of a painting Oedipus Taken down from the Tree, and in 1848 his Winnower was bought by the government.   « Less

The frame and picture appear to be very old although I am unable to confirm the dates. The photograph is posted on a heavy paper stock and is brilliantly framed in an old  More »

The frame and picture appear to be very old although I am unable to confirm the dates. The photograph is posted on a heavy paper stock and is brilliantly framed in an old and weathered black frame. This piece is in great condition and would be a fantastic addition to anyone's collection.   « Less

Polish born American artist Janice Biala, known as "Biala", born in the small town of Biala, Poland in 1903, from where she gets her name. This Modern Art oil painting on  More »

Polish born American artist Janice Biala, known as "Biala", born in the small town of Biala, Poland in 1903, from where she gets her name. This Modern Art oil painting on canvas measures 47 inches by 40 inches outside the frame and 42 inches wide and 35 inches high within the frame. Great original condition. Solo exhibitions: 1935 Paintings of Provence by Biala, Georgette Passedoit Gallery, New York, NY, April 25-May 9.1937Paintings and Drawings by Biala, Georgette Passedoit Gallery, New York, NY, February 23-March 13.Painting and Drawing by Biala, Denver Art Museum, Denver, CO (August).Paintings and Drawings by Biala, Olivet College, Olivet, MI, November 8-17.1938 Biala, Galerie Zack, Paris, France, March 4-March 17.1939 Galerie Zack, Paris, France.1941Bignou Gallery, New York, NY.1942New Paintings by Janice Biala, Bignou Gallery, New York, NY, January 12-January 31.1943Bignou Gallery, New York, NY 1944 Recent Paintings by Janice Biala, Bignou Gallery, New York, NY, October 30-November 18.1945 Bignou Gallery, New York, NY.1947Milwaukee Museum of Art, Milwaukee, WI.Recent Paintings by Janice Biala, Bignou Gallery, New York, NY, April 21-May 10.1948 Galerie Jeanne Bucher, Paris, France.Carstairs Gallery, New York, NY. 1949 Janice Biala: Peintures, Galerie Jeanne Bucher, Paris, France, June 22-July 16.1950 Janice Biala, Carstairs Gallery, New York, NY, February 7- February 25.1951 Janice Biala: Recent Paintings, Galerie Jeanne Bucher, Paris, France, April 6-May 5.1953 Carstairs Gallery, New York, NY. Biala: Recent Paintings, Stable Gallery, New York, NY, April 27-May 16.1954 Galerie Jeanne Bucher, Paris, France, June 1-June 26.1955Biala, Stable Gallery, New York, NY, April 4-April 23.1956 Galerie Jeanne Bucher, Paris, France.1957 Galerie Jeanne Bucher, Paris, France. Biala: Recent Paintings, Stable Gallery, New York, NY. Oct 15 –Nov 2.1958 Biala: Recent Works, Galerie Jeanne Bucher, Paris, France, April 25-May 24.1959 Biala, Stable Gallery, New York, NY, October–November 17.Gouaches-Aquarelles-Dessins,” Galerie de Seine, Paris, France, November 20-December 20.1960 Galerie Jeanne Bucher, Paris.1961 Stable Gallery, New York, NY.1962 The collage and gouaches of Biala, Galerie Point Cardinal, Paris, France, May. Biala: Oils, Rina Gallery, Jerusalem, Israel, June. Biala, Musee de beaux-arts, Rennes, France, June 20-July 22.1963 Biala, Stable Gallery, New York, NY, January 8-26.Janice Biala, Andrew Dickson White Museum, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, April 16-May 5.Galerie Point Cardinal, Paris, France. 1967 Biala, Galerie Jacob, Paris, France, May.1970 Portraits de L’Oiseau-Qui-N’Existe-Pas, Musee des Beaux Arts, January 17-February 22.1977 Livingston-Learmonth Gallery, New York, NY, January 22-February 12.1978 Biala, Gruenebaum Gallery, New York, NY. May 9-June 3.1980 Biala: New Paintings & Gouaches, Gruenebaum Gallery, New York, NY, March 4-April 5.1981 Biala, Gruenebaum Gallery, New York, NY, October 6-November 3.1983 Biala: Paintings of Venice, Paris, Cape Cod, Gruenebaum Gallery, New York, NY, May-June 11.1985 Biala: New Paintings, Gruenebaum Gallery, New York, NY, October 2-November 2.1987 Biala: Oeuvres Recentes, Galerie Jacob, Paris, December 15, 1987-January 29, 1988.1989 Janice Biala, Musee Tavet de Pontoise, France, December 17, 1989- February 28, 1990.1990 Biala: New Paintings, Kouros Gallery, New York, NY, March 28-April 21 (catalogue).1991 Biala: Paintings, Louis Newman Galleries, Beverly Hills, CA, March 7-March 28.1992 Biala: Miniature Landscapes and Still Lifes, Kouros Gallery, New York, NY, November 4-28.1993Kouros Gallery, New York, NY.1994 Kouros Gallery, New York, NY.1996 Biala: Five Decades, Kouros Gallery, New York, NY, April (catalogue). 1997 Kouros Gallery, New York, NY.1998 Biala: Felines and Other Friends, Kouros Gallery, New York, NY, February 4-February 28.1999 Biala: Paintings, Kouros Gallery, New York, NY, May 20-June 26.2006 Biala: Selected Paintings, Tibor de Nagy Gallery, New York, NY, January 5-February 4 (catalogue).2007 Biala: I belong where my easel is… Tibor de Nagy Gallery, New York, NY, November 15-Janiuary 5 (catalogue). Shipping extra. Connecticut residents and buyers picking up in Connecticut add 6.35% state sales tax. Buyers outside the USA are responsible for any taxes,tariffs or customs that might apply. *** If you wish to see examples of similar items we have sold and/or appraised please go to our affiliate site www.OneofaKindAntiques.com and click the Archives / Homepage logo ***   « Less

Jennie Burr American impressionist landscape oil painting on canvas signed in pencil on back, J C Burr. This painting by J C Burr measures 16 inches wide and is 12 inches  More »

Jennie Burr American impressionist landscape oil painting on canvas signed in pencil on back, J C Burr. This painting by J C Burr measures 16 inches wide and is 12 inches tall. The frame measures 18.5 x 14.5 inches. Fannie and Jennie Burr. 1872 to 1961 and 1858 to 1931. They were 2 of 5 children born into Monroe, CT's most prominent family. Their father was a very successful farmer. Although the 2 sisters were 14 years apart, they were close. The began to drawing when they were children, and later attended and graduated from the Yale School of Fine Arts. After that, Fannie studied at the Art Students League in NYC. These accomplishments were very rare for a young woman in those days. List in Who Was Who in American Art by Falk. Exhibition at the New Britain Museum of American Art New Britain CT. Catalogue of work produced by The Connecticut Gallery Inc. This painting was acquired directly from an heir to the estate. Shipping extra. Connecticut residents and buyers picking up in Connecticut add 6.35% state sales tax. Buyers outside the USA are responsible for any taxes,tariffs or customs that might apply. *** If you wish to see examples of similar items we have sold and/or appraised please go to our affiliate site www.OneofaKindAntiques.com and click the Archives / Homepage logo ***   « Less

Oil on board of child playing by the shoreline by well known Connecticut female artist Sally Swatland, born 1946. The gold leaf frame measures 36.5 xy 28.5 inches and the  More »

Oil on board of child playing by the shoreline by well known Connecticut female artist Sally Swatland, born 1946. The gold leaf frame measures 36.5 xy 28.5 inches and the painting measures 33 x 25 inches. Excellent condition. Unsigned. To see other paintings by the artist and read a complete bio go to the Rehs Gallery webiste link: http://www.rehs.com/sally_swatland_intimate_studies_of_childhood.html   « Less

USA Circa 1940's A large scale work, oil on canvas. Jewel tones and wonderful details. Eugene Andrew Agafonoff (Evgeny Andreevich Agafonov) was a Ukrainian painter, graphic  More »

USA Circa 1940's A large scale work, oil on canvas. Jewel tones and wonderful details. Eugene Andrew Agafonoff (Evgeny Andreevich Agafonov) was a Ukrainian painter, graphic artist and scene-designer who was born in 1879. Evgeny Agafonov was born to family of a merchant. He got his first art education in St. Petersburg Academy of Arts in 1899–1907. He studied under the guidance of P. Kovalevsky and F. A. Roubaud. In 1910 Agafonov was awarded gold medal for the painting Draymen at the regional South Russia exhibition in Ekaterinoslav. In 1905–1907 during Revolution, Agafonov illustrated Kharkov satirical magazines Shtyk (“Bayonet”), Mech (“Sword”), Zloy Dukh (“Malignant Demon”) and others. In March 1906 Agafonov together with A. N. Grot, V. D. and D. D. Burlyuk participated in the 7th exhibition of the Cirlce of Kharkov artists (1900–1908). Since 1908 he exposed his works at the exhibitions of the Association of Kharkov artists, at the exhibition of the group Zveno (“Link”) in Kiev (1908), in Rostov-on-Don and Kursk. In 1909 Agafonov founded the experimental theatre Blue Eye in Kharkov on the basis of the avant-garde studio Blue Lily. He designed a lot of performances for this theatre, including The Stranger by A. Blok. The theatre worked only two seasons and was closed in February 1911. Later Agafonov left the Association of Kharkov artists and organized avant-garde group Koltso (“The Ring”, 1911–1914). Members of the group were A. N. Grot, A. M. Zagonov, N. R. Savvin, M. S. Fedorov, E. A. Shteinberg and others. In 1913 Agafonov joined the group Bubnovy Valet (“Jack of Diamonds”), took part in the exhibitions of the group in St. Petersburg. Agafonov participated in the First World War; in 1918 he returned to Kharkov. In the same year he designed covers of the Theatre Magazine. Agafonov joined the group Khudozhestvenny Tsekh (“The Art Guild”); in 1918–1919 he together with M. A. Voloshin, Mane-Katz, and E. A. Shteinberg took part in the exhibitions of the group. In 1919 Agafonov lectured as an art critic in the studio of painting and drawing under the ProletCult (Proletarian Culture). He also exposed his works at the First exhibition of the Art department of Kharkov Soviet of worker’s deputies. Evgeny Agafonov painted a lot of portraits: portrait of the Lieutenant P. P. Schmidt’s lawyer A. Alekseev (1906), portrait of the actress V. F. Komissarzhevskaya (1908). In his paintings Agafonov often used Ukraine national motifs: The portrait of Mr. B., Girls (1908), Many-colored on greenery and others. He also painted landscapes, drew sketches and drawings. In early 1920s Agafonov immigrated to the USA. He was engaged in easel painting, graphic art and advertising. He exposed his works at the exhibitions of the Society of independent artists (1929) and in the French gallery in New York (1931), in the Greenwich public library (1939), and in Derby, Connecticut (1943). Personal exhibitions of the artist were held in the Cas-Delbaut gallery in New York (1931). Works by Evgeny Agafonov, which the artist left in Kharkov, were kept in Kharkov Art Museum. During the Great Patriotic War, the greater part of his works was lost. Only several drawings and theatre designs remained in Kharkov Art Museum. Mr. Agafonov died in 1955. *Biography info from Art Investment Russia.   « Less

USA Circa 1991 A rare and important painting by Anatoly Belkin. This work is signed with his monogram and dated 91. Translating the painting, yielded an interesting work.  More »

USA Circa 1991 A rare and important painting by Anatoly Belkin. This work is signed with his monogram and dated 91. Translating the painting, yielded an interesting work. Tea is Good. Vladimir Mayakovsky. Unjust. Here is how I see it. The painting is filled with Russian words. After a bit of research we've uncovered a lot about the artist and the painting. The painting does depict a samovar and tea is a very popular drink in Russia. There is also a lot more going on in the painting. The top word does read Tea and then is Very Good. The rest of the words have a real political meaning. The name at the top is Vladimir Mayakovsky. He lived from 1883 to 1930 and was an important figure in Russian poetry. His life and works are filled with controversy, triumph and tragedy. And, about that newspaper. PRAVDA is quite recognizable. What is less recognizable is the play on words. By adding a couple letters before and after the word for Pravda, Mr. Belkin has transformed the word for truth to the word for Injustice. Just next to the word Pravda, are the words Workers of the World Unite. Mr. Belkin was born in 1953 in Moscow, Russia. He studied, lives and works in Leningrad, St. Petersburg. His artistic education included studies at I. E. Repin Institute of Painting (1963-1970) and at I. E. Repin Institute (1970-1972). Being one of the youngest representatives of nonconformist movement, he participated in the majority of exhibitions of "informal" artists. His first personal exhibition took place at Dzerzhinsky Culture Club (1977). Since 1976 his works have been included in foreign expositions of "resistant" art in New York, Sent-Luis, Washington, San Francisco, Bochum, Paris, Mongeron and other cities. Mr. Belkin is a member of the St. Petersburg Organization of the Creative Union of Artists of Russia. He is also the founder and the editor of the magazines "Sobaka.ru " (2000), and "Veshch.doc" (2005). Mr. Belkin continues to paint.   « Less

USA Circa 1940's A large scale work, oil on canvas. Jewel tones and wonderful details. Eugene Andrew Agafonoff (Evgeny Andreevich Agafonov) was a Ukrainian painter, graphic  More »

USA Circa 1940's A large scale work, oil on canvas. Jewel tones and wonderful details. Eugene Andrew Agafonoff (Evgeny Andreevich Agafonov) was a Ukrainian painter, graphic artist and scene-designer who was born in 1879. Evgeny Agafonov was born to family of a merchant. He got his first art education in St. Petersburg Academy of Arts in 1899–1907. He studied under the guidance of P. Kovalevsky and F. A. Roubaud. In 1910 Agafonov was awarded gold medal for the painting Draymen at the regional South Russia exhibition in Ekaterinoslav. In 1905–1907 during Revolution, Agafonov illustrated Kharkov satirical magazines Shtyk (“Bayonet”), Mech (“Sword”), Zloy Dukh (“Malignant Demon”) and others. In March 1906 Agafonov together with A. N. Grot, V. D. and D. D. Burlyuk participated in the 7th exhibition of the Cirlce of Kharkov artists (1900–1908). Since 1908 he exposed his works at the exhibitions of the Association of Kharkov artists, at the exhibition of the group Zveno (“Link”) in Kiev (1908), in Rostov-on-Don and Kursk. In 1909 Agafonov founded the experimental theatre Blue Eye in Kharkov on the basis of the avant-garde studio Blue Lily. He designed a lot of performances for this theatre, including The Stranger by A. Blok. The theatre worked only two seasons and was closed in February 1911. Later Agafonov left the Association of Kharkov artists and organized avant-garde group Koltso (“The Ring”, 1911–1914). Members of the group were A. N. Grot, A. M. Zagonov, N. R. Savvin, M. S. Fedorov, E. A. Shteinberg and others. In 1913 Agafonov joined the group Bubnovy Valet (“Jack of Diamonds”), took part in the exhibitions of the group in St. Petersburg. Agafonov participated in the First World War; in 1918 he returned to Kharkov. In the same year he designed covers of the Theatre Magazine. Agafonov joined the group Khudozhestvenny Tsekh (“The Art Guild”); in 1918–1919 he together with M. A. Voloshin, Mane-Katz, and E. A. Shteinberg took part in the exhibitions of the group. In 1919 Agafonov lectured as an art critic in the studio of painting and drawing under the ProletCult (Proletarian Culture). He also exposed his works at the First exhibition of the Art department of Kharkov Soviet of worker’s deputies. Evgeny Agafonov painted a lot of portraits: portrait of the Lieutenant P. P. Schmidt’s lawyer A. Alekseev (1906), portrait of the actress V. F. Komissarzhevskaya (1908). In his paintings Agafonov often used Ukraine national motifs: The portrait of Mr. B., Girls (1908), Many-colored on greenery and others. He also painted landscapes, drew sketches and drawings. In early 1920s Agafonov immigrated to the USA. He was engaged in easel painting, graphic art and advertising. He exposed his works at the exhibitions of the Society of independent artists (1929) and in the French gallery in New York (1931), in the Greenwich public library (1939), and in Derby, Connecticut (1943). Personal exhibitions of the artist were held in the Cas-Delbaut gallery in New York (1931). Works by Evgeny Agafonov, which the artist left in Kharkov, were kept in Kharkov Art Museum. During the Great Patriotic War, the greater part of his works was lost. Only several drawings and theatre designs remained in Kharkov Art Museum. Mr. Agafonov died in 1955. *Biography info from Art Investment Russia.   « Less

USA Circa 1940's A large scale work, oil on canvas. Jewel tones and wonderful details. Eugene Andrew Agafonoff (Evgeny Andreevich Agafonov) was a Ukrainian painter, graphic  More »

USA Circa 1940's A large scale work, oil on canvas. Jewel tones and wonderful details. Eugene Andrew Agafonoff (Evgeny Andreevich Agafonov) was a Ukrainian painter, graphic artist and scene-designer who was born in 1879. Evgeny Agafonov was born to family of a merchant. He got his first art education in St. Petersburg Academy of Arts in 1899–1907. He studied under the guidance of P. Kovalevsky and F. A. Roubaud. In 1910 Agafonov was awarded gold medal for the painting Draymen at the regional South Russia exhibition in Ekaterinoslav. In 1905–1907 during Revolution, Agafonov illustrated Kharkov satirical magazines Shtyk (“Bayonet”), Mech (“Sword”), Zloy Dukh (“Malignant Demon”) and others. In March 1906 Agafonov together with A. N. Grot, V. D. and D. D. Burlyuk participated in the 7th exhibition of the Cirlce of Kharkov artists (1900–1908). Since 1908 he exposed his works at the exhibitions of the Association of Kharkov artists, at the exhibition of the group Zveno (“Link”) in Kiev (1908), in Rostov-on-Don and Kursk. In 1909 Agafonov founded the experimental theatre Blue Eye in Kharkov on the basis of the avant-garde studio Blue Lily. He designed a lot of performances for this theatre, including The Stranger by A. Blok. The theatre worked only two seasons and was closed in February 1911. Later Agafonov left the Association of Kharkov artists and organized avant-garde group Koltso (“The Ring”, 1911–1914). Members of the group were A. N. Grot, A. M. Zagonov, N. R. Savvin, M. S. Fedorov, E. A. Shteinberg and others. In 1913 Agafonov joined the group Bubnovy Valet (“Jack of Diamonds”), took part in the exhibitions of the group in St. Petersburg. Agafonov participated in the First World War; in 1918 he returned to Kharkov. In the same year he designed covers of the Theatre Magazine. Agafonov joined the group Khudozhestvenny Tsekh (“The Art Guild”); in 1918–1919 he together with M. A. Voloshin, Mane-Katz, and E. A. Shteinberg took part in the exhibitions of the group. In 1919 Agafonov lectured as an art critic in the studio of painting and drawing under the ProletCult (Proletarian Culture). He also exposed his works at the First exhibition of the Art department of Kharkov Soviet of worker’s deputies. Evgeny Agafonov painted a lot of portraits: portrait of the Lieutenant P. P. Schmidt’s lawyer A. Alekseev (1906), portrait of the actress V. F. Komissarzhevskaya (1908). In his paintings Agafonov often used Ukraine national motifs: The portrait of Mr. B., Girls (1908), Many-colored on greenery and others. He also painted landscapes, drew sketches and drawings. In early 1920s Agafonov immigrated to the USA. He was engaged in easel painting, graphic art and advertising. He exposed his works at the exhibitions of the Society of independent artists (1929) and in the French gallery in New York (1931), in the Greenwich public library (1939), and in Derby, Connecticut (1943). Personal exhibitions of the artist were held in the Cas-Delbaut gallery in New York (1931). Works by Evgeny Agafonov, which the artist left in Kharkov, were kept in Kharkov Art Museum. During the Great Patriotic War, the greater part of his works was lost. Only several drawings and theatre designs remained in Kharkov Art Museum. Mr. Agafonov died in 1955. *Biography info from Art Investment Russia.   « Less